Psalms 78:9

The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.

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Other Translations for Psalms 78:9

BSB
The archers of Ephraim turned back on the day of battle.
AKJV
The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
CPDV
The sons of Ephraim, who bend and shoot the bow, have been turned back in the day of battle.
ERV
The children of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
NHEB
The people of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.
SMT
The sons of Ephraim bending, lifting up the bow, turned in the day of the encounter.

Commentary for Psalms 78:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 78:9
Summary
Armed warriors retreated during military conflict
Place
Battlefield
Event
Soldiers retreat from battle
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative